CORBELLY HILL CONVENT28-30 Maxwell Street, Dumfries, DG2 7AW

Impressive Grade-B listed, former convent extending to c. 44,832 sq ft on an 8.05 acre site providing redevelopment potential for a range of uses.

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INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS• Attractive, Category B listed property extending

to c.44,832 sq ft

• Wider convent site extends to approximately to 8.05 acres / 3.25 ha and benefits from exceptional views over Dumfries and the surrounding countryside

• Redevelopment potential for a range of uses, subject to obtaining necessary planning consents

• Offers invited for whole

LOCATIONDumfries is the largest town in Dumfries & Galloway with a population of approximately 31,600. The town is located approximately 36 miles north west of Carlisle, 72 miles south west of Edinburgh and 76 miles south of Glasgow.

Corbelly Convent is located at the heart of Dumfries, around 0.5 miles west of the town centre. The subject site lies in the Maxwelltown area of the town on an elevated position overlooking Dumfries town centre to the east and with views of the stunning Dumfries & Galloway countryside to the west. Dumfries & Galloway Golf Club is also located approximately 0.5 miles away.

The subject site is well connected by transport options with numerous bus routes available from Cassalands (A780) and connecting across Dumfries, with the nearest bus stop approximately 130 meters from Corbelly Hill Convent’s entrance gate. Dumfries Railway Station is located c. 1 mile north east of the subject site, providing regular services to Glasgow Central and Carlisle Journey times are approximately 1h 50m and 40m respectively.

Corbelly Hill Convent is also located approximately 2 miles west of Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, a major employer in the local area.

The subject site is within the Troqueer Primary School and Dumfries Academy school catchment area.

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DESCRIPTIONCorbelly Hill Covenant is a substantial Grade B Listed property constructed in 1881 and comprising a sandstone built convent with a chapel. Originally built for The Nuns of Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Corbelly Hill Convent has had many uses since including: Maxwelltown Benedictine Convent Girl’s School; a film set for the 2002 drama film ‘The Magdalene Sisters’; a temporary sheriff court and a museum. More recently, the chapel has been used by The Lighthouse religious group.

The building has retained many of its original features including stained glass windows and cloister passageways running the full length of the building. During its previous use as Dumfries Sheriff Court, part of the property was upgraded with central heating and new wiring. The site is gated and fully secured.

The property is broadly arranged in a U-shape over basement, ground and three upper floors, extending to approximately 44,832 sq ft (4,165 sq m). The floor areas are as follows:

FLOOR AREA (SQ M) AREA (SQ FT)

Basement 458 4,930

Ground Floor 1,446 15,565*

First Floor 1,012 10,893

Second Floor 937 10,086

Third Floor 312 3,358

Total 4,165 44,832

The property is sat on a large plot which extends to approximately 8.05 acres (3.25 ha) and includes a 3 acre (1.2 ha) paddock with development potential. The site is bounded in all directions by residential properties.

Corbelly Hill Convent is accessed from Maxwell Street up a driveway. There is a secondary access to the paddock from Corbelly Park. Access to this paddock could be upgraded, with the Vendor owning the land connecting to Corberry Park from which it may be possible to extend the existing road into the subject site, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

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NOT TO SCALEFor illustration purposes only

Existing Floor PlansCorbelly Hill Convent, Dumfries

Ground FloorBasement First Floor Second Floor Third Floor

Courtyard

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NOT TO SCALEFor illustration purposes only

Existing Floor PlansCorbelly Hill Convent, Dumfries

Ground FloorBasement First Floor Second Floor Third Floor

Courtyard

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OPPORTUNITY Corbelly Hill Convent holds vast development potential for a variety of uses including residential, care home and institutional use subject to obtaining the necessary statutory consents.

The wider site includes a c. 3 acre (1.2 ha) paddock with further development potential.

PLANNING The site is suitable for a number of alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

The property is Category B Listed. It is not located in a Conservation Area. Part of the site is allocated in the adopted Dumfries and Galloway Local Development Plan 2 as Protected Open Space.

For further information please contact Dumfries & Galloway Council Planning Department on planning@dumgal.gov.uk / 01387 260199.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe property is currently part occupied by Nithsdale Furniture Project and Alive Community Radio. However, vacant possession can be sought with only two months’ notice.

Additionally, there is an Orange Telecommunication mast located on the roof of the Convent building. The mast produces a rental income of approximately £11,551 per annum. Further details are available on request.

RATEABLE VALUEThe property is presently entered into the Valuation Roll under two entries:

• A Church with a RV of £10,000;

• An office with a RV of £1,525.

For detailed information on the two entries and any potential rates relief, please contact Dumfries & Galloway Assessor on +44 (0) 1387 260 627.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATEFor information regarding the Energy Performance Certificate, please contact the selling agent.

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METHOD OF SALEThe Heritable Interest (Scottish equivalent to English Freehold) in the property is offered for sale. The property is offered for sale as a whole. Unconditional offers will be preferred.

Parties should note interest with Savills in the first instance in order to be kept informed of any closing date set and to receive any further information.

Strict timetables regarding agreed dates of entry will be required.

The owner reserves the right to sell the property without reference to any other party.

VIEWINGStrictly by appointment with Savills.

ContactFor further information and all viewing requests, please contact Savills.

Savills EdinburghWemyss House8 Wemyss placeEdinburghEH3 6DHT: +44 (0) 131 247 3700

Richard Thompson Danielle CorkerRThompson@savills.com dcorker@savills.com+44 (0) 131 344 0884 +44 (0) 131 247 3825

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Maps are reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. © Crown copyright licence number 100022432 Savills (UK) Ltd, and published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct accuracy is not guaranteed.

Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

March 2020.